Moto Guzzi 750 Strada
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| Manufacturer | Moto Guzzi |
|---|---|
| Production | 1992–1994 |
| Predecessor | Moto Guzzi 350 & 500 |
| Successor | Moto Guzzi 1000 Strada |
| Engine | Longitudinally mounted 743 cc (45.3 cu in) OHV 2-valve per cyl. air cooled, four-stroke, V-twin, wet sump, electric start, crank-mounted alternator |
| Transmission | 5 speed, shaft drive |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic forks Rear: twin shocks adjustable for preload |
| Brakes | Front: twin disc brakes Rear: single disc (linked to one of the front discs) |
| Tires | on alloy spoked wheels |
| Seat height | 28.7 in (730 mm) |
| Weight | 408 lb (185 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.23 US gal (16.0 L; 3.52 imp gal) |
The Moto Guzzi 750 Strada is a 743 cc standard motorcycle first manufactured in 1992 by Italian company Moto Guzzi. Based on the Moto Guzzi 350 roadster, the 750 Strada was lighter than the V7 Sport, but much less powerful.
Following the established Moto Guzzi pattern of a transverse V-twin engine and shaft drive, the 750 Strada used an enlarged version of the lightweight 1990s Guzzi 350/500 engine.
The 750 Strada was an easy-to-ride motorcycle, suitable as a first "big bike" whose 48 bhp output was never intimidating (and which gave a top speed of only some 95 mph).[1] (The earlier, heavier V7 produced some 70 bhp). The clever linked-braking system (where the foot pedal operated the rear brake and just one of the front discs) was safe and effective. The seat height was even lower than on the V7, making it accessible to women riders.
Reception
[edit]The 750 Strada was a motorcycle that never really caught the imagination of buyers, as the power output was too low for some bikers, while the smaller and cheaper 350 and 500 models served the purposes of riders seeking a runabout. The 750 Strada afforded the rider no wind protection, and was less reliable than some Moto Guzzis.[2] Production was discontinued after only some 2 years.
Moto Guzzi 1000 Strada
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A stablemate of the 750 Strada was the 1000 Strada, which differed mainly in its engine's greater cubic capacity.
See also
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[edit]External links
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